Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied is seeking a travel Interventional Radiology Technologist for a travel job in Columbia, Missouri.Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Interventional Radiology Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Position Title: Interventional Radiology Radiology / Cardiology
The Radiology Technologist performs diagnostic procedures and activities to create detailed diagnostic images that aid in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. The Radiology Technologist collaborates with members of the radiology and health care team to promote total patient care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Performs all radiologic procedures which are offered by the department, following exam protocols on neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients
- Completes paperwork and computer related duties
- Analyzes scans, interprets results, and discusses results with patients
- Assists radiologists, staff physicians, nursing, and hospital personnel with radiological services
- Maintains department facilities, equipment, and materials in a condition to promote efficiency, health, comfort, and safety of patients and staff
- Checks equipment, supplies and accessories on a regular daily basis and per facility protocol
- Keeps supplies current, clean and replenished
- Processes film, evaluates for technical quality and ensures accurate patient identification and side labeling
- Greets patients, verifies patient identification and physician orders
- Obtains, correlates and documents clinical history prior to the start of examination
- Transports patients and informs nursing units of patients’ departure and arrival
- Holds medical and other sensitive information in confidence
- Knowledge of radiation safety measures and protection to comply with government regulations
- Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Minimum Requirements:
- High School diploma or its equivalent certification
- Certificate, Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s degree in Radiology Technology if required by state/contract
- Current ARRT license preferred
- State specific licensure if required by state/contract
- One-year relevant experience as a radiology technologist preferred
- Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
- Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable
- Current CPR if applicable
- TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
- Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
- Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
- Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
- Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
- Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
- Computer proficiency required
- Must be at least 18 years of age
* Additional Details: Technologist must be proficient at supporting Neuro and Body Interventional Radiology procedures utilizing single and biplane Siemens radiography units. Wednesday-Saturday. Call requirements will be 1 weekend per month and 1 - 2 days per week. Trauma 1 and Stroke Center. Outpatient and inpatient procedures adults geriatrics and peds. Wide acuity level of patients. McKesson PACS. Cerner Power chart. Shift Info: Day 4x10-Hour 07:30am - 05:30pm.
About Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has connected the nation’s top talent to a variety of healthcare and educational partners since 1988. We achieved a pioneering certification with the Joint Commission in 2008 and have since evolved into one of the foremost staffing companies in the United States. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of professionals, across health systems, government facilities, or schools. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Our commitment to a higher standard of service has fueled our growth, solidifying our nationwide and local presence in healthcare and education.